Deepfake AI videos spread ahead of midterm elections

Graphika found nearly 30 accounts sharing an AI-generated video of Jaden Smith speaking Spanish and promoting bank giveaways, aimed at luring users to phishing sites. Experts warn convincing deepfakes could make it harder for voters to separate fact from fiction before the midterms.

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